Candy Coated Popcorn Food

CANDY POPCORN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan over a medium to high heat. Add the popping corn and cover. Shake the pan occasionally, until the popping stops. Or, the other option is to use the microwave or a popcorn maker.
• Transfer the popped corn to a large bowl, removing any unpopped corn kernels. If you have a seriously large metallic bowl you can later pour in the candy over the top of the popcorn -The bowl must be big enough to be able to toss the popcorn without it spilling over.
• Using a heavy based pan, combine the sugar, water and food colouring. Stir over heat, without boiling, until the sugar has dissolved . Use the largest saucepan/boiler that you can find.
• Please stand-by the stove whilst the candy is boiling, you will need to stir the mixture frequently. Bring to the boil. Boil uncovered for about 12 to 15 minutes. The temperature should be 150°C using a candy thermometer. If you do not have a thermometer drop a teaspoon of the candy mixture into a glass of water- the mixture should crack.
• Remove the candy mixture from the heat. Add the popcorn and stir quickly (and I do mean quickly!) to coat the popcorn with the candy.
• Spread the popcorn on foil lined trays to cool. Separate the popcorn as it is cooling with a wooden spoon or hands (be careful it is not too hot though!).
• Store in an airtight container for 3 - 4 days. The candied popcorn is best eaten after the candy has fully set and dried.

CANDY COATED POPCORN

Steps:

• Keep freshly-popped corn warm in large baking pan in 200°F oven.
• Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt and cream of tartar in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook to 250°F without stirring.
• Remove from heat. After boiling action ceases, add flavoring and color. Add soda and stir in quickly but thoroughly. Pour at once while foamy over warm popcorn; mix gently to coat corn. Shape into balls or spread onto cookie sheet and break into pieces when cool.

CINNAMON CANDY POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250*.Pop 1 cup of popcorn -- (you should have about 6 quarts popped).
• Butter a large roasting pan. Combine the popped corn in the prepared pan. Place in the oven while preparing the glaze.
• Place red hot candies in a 2 cup measure and fill to the top with granulated sugar. Boil red hot candy, sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt for 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and add baking soda and oil --
• Stir well and pour over popped corn, tossing quickly to distribute evenly.
• Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven, Using a metal spatula, free popcorn from the bottom of pan.
• Let cool completely in the pan.
• Break into clumps.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

CARAMEL CANDY POPCORN

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar (or white), light corn syrup, butter or margarine and salt in a mixing bowl.
• When it's all mixed together put into a pot or saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Stop stirring and let it bubble for 5-8 minutes.
• While it's boiling pop the popcorn.
• Pour popcorn into a large bowl* (Remove kernels)*.
• Pour the mixture over the popcorn and mix it around until all the popcorn is coated with the caramel sauce.
• Take the coated popcorn and put on an ungreased baking sheet.
• I suggest to put tinfoil down to make clean up easier!
• Put on middle rack in the oven and cook at 250°F for 45 minutes.
• Let cool and put in a bowl and enjoy!
• *For more of a buttery taste use white sugar*.

CANDY COATED POPCORN

Steps:

• 1. Pop the corn... you can make as much or as little as you want..a bag to a pot !!
• 2. put the corn in a large flat pan.
• 3. Melt the candy coating..if your making alot..then melt three or 4 cubes...less for smaller batch.
• 4. Use a fork to drizzle the candy coating over the popcorn. Use your other hand to stir the corn as you drizzle....Don't soak the popcorn...lightly coat it....keep stiring so it dosen't clump up.
• 5. let it dry..but stir from time to time to keep it seperated....
• 6. OPTIONAL: I decotated my halloween corn with orange & black sugar...just sprinkel over while still alittle wet....I'm sure you can use any sprinkels you would like!!